The new year bear flag for Bitcoin triggers a BTC price target of $76,000
Bitcoin's price targets include $76,000 and $50,000, which are due to the increasing bearish divergence in BTC prices and the lack of upward price momentum.

Standard Chartered Malaysia and Capital A, the parent company of AirAsia, plan to issue and test a stablecoin pegged to the Ringgit for wholesale use.

Coinbase is reported to potentially announce prediction markets and tokenized stocks on Wednesday.
Bloomberg reports that Coinbase, along with Calishi and other US operators, plans to unveil new products during a live stream next week after joining the prediction markets alliance.

Bitcoin First, Cryptocurrency on the Scale: Inside UAE's Layered Digital Asset Strategy
Abu Dhabi is focusing on Bitcoin for institutional investors, while Dubai is integrating payment, stablecoins, and Web3 use cases into everyday commercial transactions.

Binance quietly rolled out an API endpoint suggesting stock perpetual futures, potentially signaling a renewed attempt at stock trading after the failed launch in 2021.

Memecoins will revive in a new form: cryptocurrency executives
Memecoins were never just about memes, jokes, or financial nihilism. They are about the underlying technology and the promises it holds.

Aave Governance Forum Sparks Controversy Over CoW Swap Fees
Members of the Aave DAO clashed with Aave Labs, with some alleging that the company is acting against the interests of token holders.

Why Oil Wealthy Investors Are Driving the Next Liquidity Wave in Bitcoin
From oil dollars to ETFs, oil-wealthy investors are entering Bitcoin through regulated channels, deepening liquidity and reshaping market structure.

Bitcoin's "extremely low volatility" comes to an end as a new $50,000 BTC price target is set
Bitcoin traders are warning that a significant move is imminent as the BTC price hovers around $90,000.

HashKey's IPO plan aims to become the first cryptocurrency IPO in Hong Kong.
HashKey's IPO attempt highlights Hong Kong's virtual asset regime and tests whether compliance-focused crypto platforms can attract investors.

The 4-year cycle of Bitcoin still exists, but it is driven by politics and liquidity: Analyst
Marcus Thielen of 10x Research states that the 4-year cycle of Bitcoin still exists, but it is driven by politics, liquidity, and elections rather than halving.

Macro analysts warn that Bitcoin could fall below $70,000.
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate on Friday, which is historically a bearish signal for high-risk assets like Bitcoin.

Twenty One Capital's listing on the NYSE demonstrated that investors are very cautious about companies that emphasize Bitcoin. Investors are reluctant to pay amounts that exceed the underlying value of Bitcoin.

Michael Saylor explains why the government should consider backing a digital bank with Bitcoin. It's time to examine the potential benefits and risks of a Bitcoin bank.

XRP bulls are gaining momentum against bears on social media, and ETF inflows continue.
The spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) recorded inflows of over $20.1 million on Friday, marking 19 consecutive days of positive inflow.

The use of stablecoins in Venezuela is likely to continue expanding amid economic instability.
According to the TRM Labs team, Venezuela's crypto ecosystem is a product of nearly 10 years of economic collapse and pressure from international sanctions.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a guide on cryptocurrency custody.
This guide is an introductory resource on the fundamentals and best practices for cryptocurrency custody, explaining various forms of wallet storage and common risks.

The Solana ETF achieved a consecutive 7-day record of capital inflows despite a decline in price.
The first SOL ETF was announced in July, followed by the Bitwise SOL ETF in October, with the first-day trading volume reaching $57 million.

The strategy has overcome the first fluctuation of the Nasdaq 100 since being included in the index.
The strategy remains in the Nasdaq 100, while MSCI is considering excluding companies with cryptocurrency holdings exceeding 50% of their total assets.